Case Manager (Bsrn, Lcsw, Lmsw)

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!

$10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring for a patient focusedCase Manager,to work for a renowned hospital in Houston, TX (Texas Medical Center).

We are on a mission to create care that’s more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence, and are ready to embrace new opportunities!

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
• Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient care.
• Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress.
• Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
• Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.
• Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Collects, analyzes and addresses variances from the plan of care/care path with physician and/or other members of the healthcare team.
• Uses concurrent variance data to drive practice changes and positively impact outcomes.
• Collects delay and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators as determined by Director of Outcomes Management. Documents key clinical path variances and outcomes which relate to areas of direct responsibility (e.g., discharge planning).
• Uses pathway data in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure effective patient management concurrently.
• Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of clinical pathways and other Case management tools as a member of the clinical resource/team.
• Assists in compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, costs, case mix index, patient satisfaction and quality indicators (e.g., readmission rates, unplanned return to OR, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors of Nursing preferred, or graduate of an accredited Masters of Social Work program.
• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas ORCurrent and valid license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required,LCSW preferred.
• Certification in Case Management required within two (2) years of hire into the Case Manager position.
• BLS Certification
• 3 years of nursing or social work experience acute hospital-based preferred, or three (3) years of experience comparable clinical setting (i.e., ambulatory surgery center, infusion/dialysis clinic, Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC), skilled nursing facility, or wound clinic).
• Experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost/quality management program preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and negotiation skills.
• COVID vaccination
• Flu vaccination

Job Details:

• Schedule varies; Typically M-F hours between 8am -7pm
• Pay Starting at $45/hr + benefits (based on experience and qualifications)
• Full benefits – healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program
• Direct hire opportunity
• $10,000 Sign on bonus

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visitwww.deansprofessionalservices.com.